HTML Entity for Lowercase H Heng Hook (ɧ)
What You'll Learn
How to display the lowercase h with heng hook (ɧ) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This IPA symbol represents one variety of the Swedish “sj” sound (as in sju). It is U+0267 in the IPA Extensions block (U+0250–U+02AF).
Render it with ɧ, ɧ, or CSS escape \0267. There is no named HTML entity for this character, so numeric codes or CSS must be used.
⚡ Quick Reference — Lowercase H Heng Hook Entity
U+0267IPA Extensions
ɧHexadecimal reference
ɧDecimal reference
—No named entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+0267
Hex code ɧ
HTML code ɧ
Named entity (none)
CSS code \0267
Meaning Latin small letter h with heng hook
Related U+0266 = h hook (not heng hook)
Block IPA Extensions (U+0250–U+02AF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the lowercase h heng hook (ɧ) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\0267";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ɧ</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ɧ</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The lowercase h heng hook (ɧ) and its numeric entity references are supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the lowercase h heng hook (ɧ) in IPA and phonetic contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
ɧ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 0267 to display the character. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
ɧ uses the decimal Unicode value 615 to display the same character. A common method for IPA Extensions characters.
CSS Entity
\0267 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the glyph: ɧ. Unicode U+0267 sits in IPA Extensions. Do not confuse ɧ (h heng hook) with ɦ (h hook). There is no named HTML entity.
Use Cases
The lowercase h heng hook (ɧ) is commonly used in:
Swedish “sj” sound in International Phonetic Alphabet notation (e.g. sju, sjuk).
Pronunciation guides, language learning materials, and dictionaries for Swedish.
Linguistic papers, phonetics textbooks, and phonetic notation systems.
Apps and sites teaching Swedish or general phonetics with correct IPA symbols.
Dictionary entries and pronunciation keys using IPA symbols including ɧ.
Proper encoding helps screen readers handle IPA symbols in phonetic text.
Demonstrating IPA Extensions characters in technical or educational material.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
ɧorɧin HTML (no named entity exists) - Serve pages as UTF-8; you can also type ɧ directly in UTF-8 source
- Use IPA-capable fonts (e.g. Doulos SIL, Charis SIL) for reliable rendering
- Distinguish ɧ (heng hook) from ɦ (h hook) in phonetic content
- Pick one style (hex or decimal) per project for consistency
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—there is none for ɧ
- Confuse ɧ (h heng hook) with ɦ (h hook, U+0266)
- Substitute plain
horshwhen IPA ɧ is required - Put CSS escape
\0267in HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render IPA Extensions glyphs identically
Key Takeaways
Three references render ɧ (no named entity)
ɧ ɧFor CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\0267Unicode U+0267 — LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH HENG HOOK
IPA Extensions; Swedish sj sound in phonetic transcription
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
ɧ (hex), ɧ (decimal), or \0267 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity; use numeric codes or CSS.U+0267 (LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH HENG HOOK). IPA Extensions block. Hex 0267, decimal 615. Used in IPA for the Swedish sj sound and in phonetics.ɧ, ɧ, or \0267 instead.U+0267) is the h with heng hook, used in IPA for the Swedish sj sound. ɦ (U+0266) is the h with hook (voiced glottal fricative in IPA). They are different IPA symbols with different phonetic uses.Explore More HTML Entities!
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